Chatham County, NC - File #: 26-0545

• File #: 26-0545
• Version: 1
• Type: Appointment
• Status: Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
• File created: 9/8/2026
• In control: County Manager's Office
• On agenda: 9/15/2026
• Title: Vote to appoint Rob Schooley to the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council with term expiring June 30, 2028
• Indexes: Comp Plan Goal 10: Foster a healthy community.

Title

Vote to appoint Rob Schooley to the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council with term expiring June 30, 2028

Abstract

Introduction & Background: The purpose of the JCPC shall be to:

* Ensure that appropriate intermediate dispositional options are available and prioritize funding for dispositions of intermediate and community level sanctions for court adjudicated juveniles pursuant to minimum standards adopted by the Department of Juvenile Justice.

* Evaluate programs developed and supported by the JCPC for effectiveness and continued need.

* Assess the needs of delinquent and at-risk juveniles in Orange and Chatham Counties and report those findings to County Commissioners.

* Plan for the establishment of a permanent funding stream for delinquency prevention services.

Discussion & Analysis: Current Council List

Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council:  Council List
School Superintendent (or designee)	Vacant
Local Sheriff (or designee)	Rischetta White	Chatham County Sheriff's Dept.
Chief of Police (or designee)	Brian Regan	Chief, Siler City Police Department
District Attorney (or designee)	Taryn Beachler	Assistant District Attorney
Chief Court Counselor (or designee)	Amanda Farris	Chief Court Counselor
LME/MCO Director (or designee)	Laura Sharpe	System of Care Coordinator, Vaya Health
Director DSS (or designee)	Jennie Kristiansen	DSS Director
County Manager (or designee)	Renita Foxx	Court Programs Director, Chatham Diversion & Advocacy
Substance Abuse Professional	Madeline Krimm	Substance Abuse Coordinator, Chatham Diversion & Advocacy
Member of Faith Community	Patrick Jones	Reverend, United Methodist Church
County Commissioner	Franklin Gomez Flores	Chatham County Commissioner
Person < 21yoa	Carolina Trageser	Northwood High School
Person < 21yoa OR rep of families of at-risk youth	Shirley Villatoro	Guardian ad Litem
Juvenile Defense Attorney	Demetria Stuart Heslip	Assistant Public Defender
Chief District Court Judge (or designee)	Todd Roper	District Court Judge
Member of Business Community	Gail Gustafson	Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
Local Health Director (or designee)	Michael Zelek	Director, Public Health Department
Representative of United Way or other non-profit	Fallon Brewington	Chief Officer of Boys & Girls Club
Representative of Parks & Recreation	Mallory Peterson	Recreation Program Supervisor, Chatham County Parks & Rec
County Commissioner Appointee	Alison Uhlenberg	Court Counselor
County Commissioner Appointee	George Greger-Holt	Chatham Drug Free
County Commissioner Appointee	Pam Weiden	Programs Manager, District Court Judge’s Office
County Commissioner Appointee	Linda Cotton	Nonprofit Consultant
County Commissioner Appointee	Lateef Mitchell	Student Community Support Liaison
County Commissioner Appointee	Jaylyn Liggett	Chief of Staff, Kyle Gauck

How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: Appointing Rob Schooley to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council advances the goals of the Chatham County Comprehensive Plan by supporting youth services, public health, community well-being, and collaborative community governance. The JCPC evaluates the needs of at-risk and delinquent youth, recommends prevention and intervention programs, and helps direct resources to services that strengthen families and improve community safety.

Budgetary Impact: There is no budgetary impact.

Recommendation/Motion: Motion to appoint Rob Schooley to the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council with term expiring June 30, 2028